2016 Lincoln MKC Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,527miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Lincoln MKC, 4% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,527 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The headlights on dim and bright are cut off from the top down by the trim around the fenders. When you go down an incline all the light is blocked and it is very hard to see. If focuses all the light right down upon the road in front of you. Also when the lights are on bright is almost as bad. No vision for very far out.”
NHTSA complaint #10849579, filed 2016-03, 200 miles“Passenger's side headlamp became inoperative (burned out). Upon investigation at the Lincoln dealership they noticed the bulb was not fully seated. Closer inspection revealed that one of the ears that spring clip locks to was missing from the assembly. There was no explanation of how the spring clip locks were missing. Concern is in assembly of this vehicles this piece was never added. One could loose a headlight or both at any time and in dark circumstances could be a safety concern to those on the road potentially causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11309031, filed 2020-02, 36,854 miles“have to jump car if sits over 3 days. then cruise control, no signal lights and menu instrument panel stays on trac.. mode bought vehicle in May 2021 this has happened 4 times and 2 new batteries later”
NHTSA complaint #11440199, filed 2021-11Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKC
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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